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Sonic was front and center in support for the 1993 MAPS ballot, as shown in this photo taken prior to the vote.
Sonic was front and center in support for the 1993 MAPS ballot, as shown in this photo taken prior to the vote.
The Oklahoman
The Edmond Santa Fe High School wolf mascot, Nikki Tripplet, is carried across the gym during a pep assembly in September 1994. Students were anticipating their school's first-ever varsity football game.
The Edmond Santa Fe High School wolf mascot, Nikki Tripplet, is carried across the gym during a pep assembly in September 1994. Students were anticipating their school's first-ever varsity football game.
STEVE SISNEY/THE OKLAHOMAN FILE
On Oct. 11, 1991, University of Oklahoma law professor Anita Hill's testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee was televised across the nation. Hill testified then-Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas had sexually harassed her. Numerous TV screens in a store at Crossroads Mall show Hill as she spoke to the committee. Her testimony drew the attention of Scott Schuster, seated, and standing, from left, Paul Palzer, Lisa Cantrell and Glenn R. Peterson. Four days later, Thomas was narrowly confirmed and is still an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. [PHOTO BY JIM BECKEL, THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVES]
On Oct. 11, 1991, University of Oklahoma law professor Anita Hill's testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee was televised across the nation. Hill testified then-Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas had sexually harassed her. Numerous TV screens in a store at Crossroads Mall show Hill as she spoke to the committee. Her testimony drew the attention of Scott Schuster, seated, and standing, from left, Paul Palzer, Lisa Cantrell and Glenn R. Peterson. Four days later, Thomas was narrowly confirmed and is still an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. [PHOTO BY JIM BECKEL, THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVES]
Jim Beckel
"Read my lips - Vote 1017" and "Find a way to pay for our children's future" were among the signs proponents of education reforms carried during a protest at the state Capitol on April 16, 1990. [Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman Archives]
"Read my lips - Vote 1017" and "Find a way to pay for our children's future" were among the signs proponents of education reforms carried during a protest at the state Capitol on April 16, 1990. [Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman Archives]
JIM BECKEL
President Bill Clinton addresses the memorial service days after the bombing of the Murrah Building on April 23, 1995. [THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVES]
President Bill Clinton addresses the memorial service days after the bombing of the Murrah Building on April 23, 1995. [THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVES]
JIM ARGO
Civil rights activist and educator Clara Luper stands beside the newly dedicated Black History Monument in 1992 in front of the Freedom Center, 2609 Martin Luther King Ave. The granite monument was erected as a tribute to local, state and national civil rights leaders, including Luper. Among the projects to be funded by MAPS 4 are renovation of the Freedom Center and construction of the Clara Luper Civil Rights Center.
Civil rights activist and educator Clara Luper stands beside the newly dedicated Black History Monument in 1992 in front of the Freedom Center, 2609 Martin Luther King Ave. The granite monument was erected as a tribute to local, state and national civil rights leaders, including Luper. Among the projects to be funded by MAPS 4 are renovation of the Freedom Center and construction of the Clara Luper Civil Rights Center.
OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVE
MASCOTS / TOP DAUG / UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / OU / NORMAN, OKLAHOMA / COLLEGE BASKETBALL / BASKETBALL MASCOT: Top Dawg. Staff photo by Doug Hoke. Photo dated 03/12/1990 and published on 03/13/1990 in The Daily Oklahoman.
MASCOTS / TOP DAUG / UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / OU / NORMAN, OKLAHOMA / COLLEGE BASKETBALL / BASKETBALL MASCOT: Top Dawg. Staff photo by Doug Hoke. Photo dated 03/12/1990 and published on 03/13/1990 in The Daily Oklahoman.
DOUG HOKE
On Nov. 26, 1993, Bryant Gassett, Gerald Sipe, Tommy Lago, Pat Hopkins And Paul Swinney enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with their fellow firefighters while on the job at Oklahoma City Station No. 7.
On Nov. 26, 1993, Bryant Gassett, Gerald Sipe, Tommy Lago, Pat Hopkins And Paul Swinney enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with their fellow firefighters while on the job at Oklahoma City Station No. 7.
JIM BECKEL/THE OKLAHOMAN FILE
"OU coach Billy Tubbs and his players erupt Saturday as the Sooners pull away from OSU in the second half." Physical DescriptionBookmark this section 1 photograph Creation InformationBookmark this section Hoke, Doug January 27, 1990.
"OU coach Billy Tubbs and his players erupt Saturday as the Sooners pull away from OSU in the second half." Physical DescriptionBookmark this section 1 photograph Creation InformationBookmark this section Hoke, Doug January 27, 1990.
The Oklahoman
Sooners Kenyon Rasheed (33) and Mike Gaddis meet the Rev. Jessie Jackson at the 1991 Gator Bowl.
Sooners Kenyon Rasheed (33) and Mike Gaddis meet the Rev. Jessie Jackson at the 1991 Gator Bowl.
Oklahoman Archives
Doebelly in Deep Deuce, 1991
Doebelly in Deep Deuce, 1991
The Oklahoman
Working out of their Norman headquarters, STOP New Taxes' volunteers, from left, Dan Goad, Pam Kennedy and Karen Masterson, prepared campaign literature for the Oct. 15, 1991, vote on HB 1017. [Photo by Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman Archives]
Working out of their Norman headquarters, STOP New Taxes' volunteers, from left, Dan Goad, Pam Kennedy and Karen Masterson, prepared campaign literature for the Oct. 15, 1991, vote on HB 1017. [Photo by Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman Archives]
The Oklahoman
William Stoneroad and George Howell in 1992 at Blue Sky Pow Wow.
William Stoneroad and George Howell in 1992 at Blue Sky Pow Wow.
The Oklahoman
Oklahoma Gov. David Walters hands out pens and shakes hands with tribal leaders following the June 8, 1992, signing of a compact with Cherokee Principal Chief Wilma Mankiller, Chickasaw Gov. Bill Anoatubby and Choctaw Chief Hollis Roberts.
Oklahoma Gov. David Walters hands out pens and shakes hands with tribal leaders following the June 8, 1992, signing of a compact with Cherokee Principal Chief Wilma Mankiller, Chickasaw Gov. Bill Anoatubby and Choctaw Chief Hollis Roberts.
Jim Beckel/The Oklahoman File
OU's 1993 road uniform. PHOTO BY DOUG HOKE, The Oklahoman Archives
OU's 1993 road uniform. PHOTO BY DOUG HOKE, The Oklahoman Archives
Doug Hoke
Gov. David Walters speaks to reporters after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor campaign violation on Oct. 21, 1993, in Oklahoma County District Court. By Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman (Original photo taken 10/21/1993, published 11/14/1993 in The Daily Oklahoman) ORG XMIT: KOD
Gov. David Walters speaks to reporters after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor campaign violation on Oct. 21, 1993, in Oklahoma County District Court. By Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman (Original photo taken 10/21/1993, published 11/14/1993 in The Daily Oklahoman) ORG XMIT: KOD
Paul B. Southerland
Sept. 21, 1994: Elephants from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus feast on lettuce, apples and bread. [Photo by David McDaniel, The Oklahoman Archives]
Sept. 21, 1994: Elephants from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus feast on lettuce, apples and bread. [Photo by David McDaniel, The Oklahoman Archives]
The Oklahoman
Early morning walkers at Heritage Park Mall in the early 1990s. [PHOTO BY JIM BECKEL, THE OKLAHOMA ARCHIVES]
Early morning walkers at Heritage Park Mall in the early 1990s. [PHOTO BY JIM BECKEL, THE OKLAHOMA ARCHIVES]
THE OKLAHOMAN FILE
Barry Odom rushed for 39 touchdowns in his senior season of high school, helping Ada to the 1994 Class 4A state championship. [PHOTO BY DOUG HOKE, THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVES]
Barry Odom rushed for 39 touchdowns in his senior season of high school, helping Ada to the 1994 Class 4A state championship. [PHOTO BY DOUG HOKE, THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVES]
The Oklahoman
1995: The Oklahoman's Community editor Joe Hight, at left, and news editor Ed Sargent discuss story coverage during a news budget meeting following the April 19, 1995, Oklahoma City bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City. (Staff photo/The Oklahoman File)
1995: The Oklahoman's Community editor Joe Hight, at left, and news editor Ed Sargent discuss story coverage during a news budget meeting following the April 19, 1995, Oklahoma City bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City. (Staff photo/The Oklahoman File)
The Oklahoman File
Day of the explosion. Medical response.
Day of the explosion. Medical response.
Jim Argo
Firefighters and other rescuers observe a moment of silence on April 26, 1995, at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building site where a car bomb had exploded on April 19, 1995.
Firefighters and other rescuers observe a moment of silence on April 26, 1995, at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building site where a car bomb had exploded on April 19, 1995.
JIM ARGO/THE OKLAHOMAN FILE
George Dupont and Joe Burton celebrate an Oklahoma City goal during the Central Hockey League championship series in 1996.
George Dupont and Joe Burton celebrate an Oklahoma City goal during the Central Hockey League championship series in 1996.
Oklahoman Archives
1996 OU vs. OSU football game. Michael McDaniel touchdown catch from Eric Moore (in background). Covering is OSUs Jitu Criddle.
1996 OU vs. OSU football game. Michael McDaniel touchdown catch from Eric Moore (in background). Covering is OSUs Jitu Criddle.
DOUG HOKE
In this 1997 photo, Wanda Jackson relaxes against a wall covered with framed album covers from her musical recording career in her southwest Oklahoma City home. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman Archives
In this 1997 photo, Wanda Jackson relaxes against a wall covered with framed album covers from her musical recording career in her southwest Oklahoma City home. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman Archives
The Oklahoman
Bryan Pitts, center, goes over ballet techniques with dancers Jacob Sparso, left, and Jill Baggio Skintges in the Ballet Oklahoma rehearsal hall for the 1997 world premiere of "Svengali."
Bryan Pitts, center, goes over ballet techniques with dancers Jacob Sparso, left, and Jill Baggio Skintges in the Ballet Oklahoma rehearsal hall for the 1997 world premiere of "Svengali."
Roger Klock, The Oklahoman File
The Giant Gondola Wheel, left, and the Rainbow ride bring color to the 1997 State Fair of Oklahoma after sunset.
The Giant Gondola Wheel, left, and the Rainbow ride bring color to the 1997 State Fair of Oklahoma after sunset.
STEVE SISNEY
OSU's Kenyatta Wright causes De'Mond Parker to fumble during the Bedlam college football game in Stillwater, Okla. Oct. 24, 1998. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
OSU's Kenyatta Wright causes De'Mond Parker to fumble during the Bedlam college football game in Stillwater, Okla. Oct. 24, 1998. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
OKLAHOMAN FILE PHOTO
Downtown Oklahoma City was filled with empty parking lots in 1998 before it was transformed by the city's MAPS programs. [Oklahoman Archive Photo]
Downtown Oklahoma City was filled with empty parking lots in 1998 before it was transformed by the city's MAPS programs. [Oklahoman Archive Photo]
JIM ARGO
Lines to ride the Bricktown Canal water taxis lasted well into the night when the waterway opened on July 2, 1999. By Steve Gooch
Lines to ride the Bricktown Canal water taxis lasted well into the night when the waterway opened on July 2, 1999. By Steve Gooch
STEVE GOOCH
MAY 3, 1999 TORNADO: Tornado damage, aerial view: Looking southwest at housing addition in Moore, Oklahoma. At upper right is Westmoore High School
MAY 3, 1999 TORNADO: Tornado damage, aerial view: Looking southwest at housing addition in Moore, Oklahoma. At upper right is Westmoore High School
PAUL HELLSTERN
Citizens protest in favor of Robert Lee Miller Jr in this 1998 photo taken on the south steps of the Oklahoma County Courthouse.
Citizens protest in favor of Robert Lee Miller Jr in this 1998 photo taken on the south steps of the Oklahoma County Courthouse.
Paul B. Southerland
Former Oklahoma State baseball player Josh Holliday is shown in 1999. OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVE PHOTO STEVE SISNEY
Former Oklahoma State baseball player Josh Holliday is shown in 1999. OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVE PHOTO STEVE SISNEY
The Oklahoman
Bricktown was a relatively limited destination with about a dozen restaurants and bars as shown in this 1996 photo before construction of the Bricktown Canal and Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark as part of the original MAPS. The cleared block for the ballpark can be seen in the top center of this photo with California Avenue, the future canal, dead-ended on the west edge of the ballpark site. [The Oklahoman Archives]
Bricktown was a relatively limited destination with about a dozen restaurants and bars as shown in this 1996 photo before construction of the Bricktown Canal and Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark as part of the original MAPS. The cleared block for the ballpark can be seen in the top center of this photo with California Avenue, the future canal, dead-ended on the west edge of the ballpark site. [The Oklahoman Archives]
The Oklahoman Archives